Physical pain brings not only bodily discomfort but can cause stress, affect us at work and at home and alter how we interact with our family and friends. If you suffer from pain, you likely take OTC or prescription pain pills or tough it out. Whether you have arthritis, fibromyalgia, neck, shoulder or back pain, […]
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Fighting Back from A Near Fatal Stroke
Ted W. Baxter is, literally, a wellness warrior: he fought his way back from a near-fatal stroke from which doctors said he might never recover. Baxter was a globe-trotting financial executive and just 41 year old when a massive ischemic stroke hit without warning. It robbed him of speech, mobility and more. But he pushed […]
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Meet Dr. Robyn: Salonpas Wellness Warrior: How to Feed a Human
Dr. Robyn (Odegaard, but goes by “Dr. Robyn) is a former competitive beach volleyball player with a certificate from the Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University. In mid-life, despite working out all the time, she found that she became overweight. Looking to find a way to secure her best health, co-founded the Whole Food […]
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Reducing Arthritic Pain
Over 50 million Americans have some form of arthritic disease with 1.5 million adults diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. How can arthritis sufferers, including rheumatoid arthritis patients, reduce their pain and live healthier lives? The Mayo Clinic defines arthritis as “inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain […]
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Mature Adults Exercise to Manage Chronic Pain
Even if you have never exercised regularly before the age of fifty, it is not too late to start. Regular physical activity improves one’s overall mood, reduces joint pain and lowers blood pressure as well as the risk of developing osteoporosis, heart disease and diabetes. Exercise can be an effective treatment for many chronic conditions. […]
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Kicking Opioid Addiction
Chronic pain is a growing public health issue with economic, social and medical costs. As the percentage of the U.S. population utilizing opioid analgesics for pain control grows, so does the rate of abuse, misuse and overdose of these drugs. Examples of opiates include morphine, codeine, hydrocodone, heroin, oxycodone and heroin. The Substance Abuse and […]
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Dr. Jerry Silver on Spinal Cord Injury and Emerging Treatments
Imagine an injectable peptide that allows a paralyzed rat to walk again! What sounds like science fiction is here today with a new treatment for spinal cord injuries discovered by Dr. Jerry Silver, Professor of Neurosciences at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine and advisor for NervGen Pharma. Click to see a video featuring […]
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Summer Time Exercising
The summer can be an ideal time to start up a new exercise program or simply maintain one. Exercising outdoors allows you to enjoy the warmer weather while still getting your work-out. Before you head to the park or walkway, make sure you are wearing loose, light colored athletic clothing. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen […]
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Staying Fit as You Age
Even if you haven’t exercised in decades, it is never too late to start. For example, WebMD reports that for menopausal women, physical activity may reduce some of the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, joint pain, and sleep problems. Whatever your age or gender, exercise lowers your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis and helps control weight. WebMD reports that “the […]
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Using Topical Analgesics such as Salonpas® in First-line Treatment
The use of Opioids and Rx NSAIDs to treat pain is increasing Americans endure more pain than any country in the world with about 50 million Americans enduring chronic pain. In response, many Americans consistently reach for pills as their first line therapy for managing pain. This first choice is not the way it is in […]
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